IBM ACE Integration Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IBM ACE Integration Architect with strong expertise in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) IBM API Connect and Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) to design develop and govern enterprise scale integration solutions.

This role is critical in defining robust integration architectures that enable seamless data and service flow across heterogeneous systems. The ideal candidate will have deep middleware and API integration experience along with strong domain exposure in Insurance (or regulated industries).

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

Design end to end integration architectures using IBM ACE API Connect and CP4I

Define integration patterns standards and best practices for enterprise integrations

Contribute to solution architecture reviews and provide technical leadership

Development & Implementation

Develop and maintain integration flows and services using IBM ACE

Design and implement APIs using REST and SOAP ensuring compliance with security and industry standards

Perform data transformation and message handling using JSON and XML

Collaboration & Delivery

Work closely with business application and infrastructure teams to understand integration requirements

Guide development teams through design development and deployment best practices

Support CI/CD and DevOps alignment for integration components

Support & Optimization

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to middleware APIs and message flows

Ensure high availability performance and scalability of integration solutions

Drive continuous improvement of the integration landscape

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Technical Skills

Strong hands on experience with:

o IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)

o IBM API Connect

o IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I)

Expertise in:

o REST SOAP WSDL

o XML JSON

o JMS

o TLS OAuth 2.0 / API Security

Domain Knowledge

Strong understanding of the Insurance domain (policies claims underwriting partner integrations)

Architecture & Middleware

Experience in designing scalable secure and fault tolerant integration architectures

Knowledge of integration patterns (synchronous/asynchronous event driven API led connectivity)

Good to Have

Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and OpenShift

Exposure to hybrid and cloud native integration deployments

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for middleware and API platforms

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to mentor teams and influence architectural decisions

Skills

Mandatory Skills : IBM-API Connect